Using
Port Authority’s
new Farebox
requires very
little Change.
Our new fareboxes
may look and do things
a little differently, but
they’re just as easy
to use as the old ones.
At this time, the new boxes accept only cash.
Customers who pay their fares with either
transfers or zone tickets should hand them to
the operator instead of depositing them into the
new farebox.
If you are paying in cash, here are some helpful
tips to help you use the new fareboxes:
1 Pay with exact change.
No change will be given for overpayment.
5 Begin paying your fare only when the lights on
the coin and bill acceptor are green.
Port Authority is currently installing these fareboxes on all of its buses and light rail vehicles.
The entire fleet will be equipped by late summer.
By spring 2012, these new fareboxes will accept
smart cards which will make paying fares easier
and faster than ever before.
2 Unfold each dollar bill so that it is as
flat as possible.
Helpful hints
3 Insert only one bill or one coin at a time into
the bill or coin acceptor slot.
• Need a transfer? Please be sure to notify the
operator before inserting any coins or bills into
the farebox.
4 Deposit only $1, $5, $10 or $20 bills into the
farebox. Nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar coins are
also accepted. Any combination of coins may be
used to reach the required fare.
• Hand all tickets and transfers to the operator.
Do not insert these into the farebox.
• To learn more about the new farebox, go to
portauthority.org and view our instructional
video.